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3D: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

3D: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls. Be Safe. Preventing slips, trips and falls. 26% of the 892,270 nonfatal work injuries were related to slips, trips, and falls More than 230,000 injuries due to contact with objects and equipment were so severe that they resulted in time away from work

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3D: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

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  1. 3D: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls Be Safe

  2. Preventing slips, trips and falls • 26% of the 892,270 nonfatal work injuries were related to slips, trips, and falls • More than 230,000 injuries due to contact with objects and equipment were so severe that they resulted in time away from work • Workers less than 25 years of age have higher rates of occupational injuries than other age groups • Work smart. Be cautious when floors are wet and when using electrical cords to prevent occupants from injuries • Get help when standing on a high ladder

  3. Use wet floor signs

  4. Floors dry faster using microfiber mops

  5. Use walk-off mats especially when it’s raining

  6. Be careful in high places Have someone hold the ladder

  7. Watch out when using electrical cords

  8. Quiz • What percent of injuries are from slips, trips and falls? • 6 percent • 26 percent • 66 percent • 106 percent • Examples reducing slips, trips and falls? • Use wet floor signs and dry wet spots/spills so they dry quickly • Use caution with electrical cords when space is occupied • Use entry way mats • Get help when standing on a high ladder

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